Acceptance% listed in Insider's Guide about masters students

[bluebluesky]

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Hello,

I have a question about the stats in clinical psych insider's guide. So if 0% acceptance rate is listed for students with a master, does this 0% means in the history or just the past year? I am thinking that it should be throughout the history.

Surprisingly many top schools have 0 acceptance rate listed for masters. That makes me feel that they are most likely not going to accept masters' students, even if they don't mention it specifically on their website. I think it is not fair for students with a master because they may not be aware that they are being discriminated against.

Can someone confirm this? What do you think? Thanks.😕

 

[bluebluesky]

Ok...specifically...for instance Wisconsin Madison has a 0% in accepting masters' students based on Insider's guide. Their deadline is 15th and I am considering if I should add them on my list. Since it's urgent I would appreciate your input. Thanks.

 

[AcronymAllergy]

Ok...specifically...for instance Wisconsin Madison has a 0% in accepting masters' students based on Insider's guide. Their deadline is 15th and I am considering if I should add them on my list. Since it's urgent I would appreciate your input. Thanks.

I haven't looked at the Insider's Guide for a while, so I'm not sure if it's cumulative or just for the past year; however, I'd say that unless the school's website specifically states they don't accept masters students, go ahead and apply (assuming you fit well with the program).

 

[Student4Life0]

I understand why schools do this, and I have heard the rationale before.

However (and this is coming from somebody with their MA), I think it is pathetic that students who have more education are discriminated against. I spent the last year and a half working my butt off through coursework, research duties, and practicum. To think that this may count AGAINST me is really sad.

 

[ILGirl]

I don't have the answer for you.

But, I would contact the schools of interest (e.g., Wisconsin) and just ask about their history of accepting students with master's degrees. I would also ask if they are amendable to accepting students who have them.